I’m a huge fan of personal projects. I’m not talking about personal fine-art work (though I like that too), I … More
Tag: freelancing
How Many Paintings Equal an Oil Change? – Bartering Your Services
I recently brought a new piece of art into my home. It’s a piece I love, by an artist I … More
How Do You Compete?
In saturated markets such as photography, you have to pick what you are going to compete on. What is it … More
A Simple Rule: The Big Three
Today’s post is short; a little meditation. I recently worked with a photographer who gave me some really good advice, … More
Help Me Hire You
Applying for jobs online can be really disappointing. Hiring from a posting online can be equally bleak. This past week, … More
Get Some Help
It’s great to be busy. At least, it’s good for business. And we’re all about maximizing profits, but at a … More
The Science of Sleep
Sleep is a scarce resource for freelancers. Because of last minute jobs, inconsistent hours, and clients in other time zones, … More
Calendarize It
I love words, and came across a new one recently. To CALENDERIZE something is to put it into your schedule … More
Why You Need a Website
My mom has a website. She understands that by now, there’s no excuse not to. Facebook and Flickr should not … More
Contract Basics: What’s Inside
Last week we went over when you need a contract, how detailed it should be, and who creates it. This … More